UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Arista SPART 1175
- Format
- LP, Album
David GatesTake Me Now
Vinyl pressings
Take Me Now
by David Gates · 1981
15 pressings12 countriesCountry RockSoft RockBalladRock
Take Me Now was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Take Me Now
15 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 12 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Arista SPART 1175
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
TOWNHOUSE SPART 1175 A//1▽E 1M NJQSide A
TOWNHOUSE SPART 1175 B//1▽E THSide B
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Arista AL 9563
- Format
- LP, Album · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
1S AL-9563-SA-1B TML-X A1A side runout etch
1S AL-9563-SB-1A TML-S A1B side runout etch, exc TML-S stamp
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Arista AL 9563
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AL-9563-A-CT1 TML-S V T IA Side
AL-9563-SB-CT2 TML S V 2 T IB Side
Australia
1981- Label and catalog number
- Arista L37633
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SMX-58077 3 W2A (Side 1)
SMX-58078 2 W2A (Side 2)
Brazil
1981- Label and catalog number
- Arista 203 910
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australia | Arista L37633First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Brazil | Arista 203 910First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Canada | Arista AL 9563First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Germany | Arista 203 910First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Ireland | Arista SPART 1175First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Japan | Arista 25RS-137First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Japan | Arista 25RS-137First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Arista 203 910First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | New Zealand | Arista AL 9563First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Philippines | Arista AR-1074 / Arista AL 9563First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | South Africa | Arista ASTJ 118First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | UK | Arista SPART 1175First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | UK | Arista SPART 1175First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | US | Arista AL 9563First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | Arista AL 9563First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1It's You
- A2Take Me Now
- A3She's A Heartbreaker
- A4This Could Be Forever
- A5Come Home For Christmas
- B1Still In Love
- B2Vanity
- B3Nineteen On The Richter Scale
- B4Lady Valentine
- B5It's What You Say
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Take Me Now are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Take Me Now are listed here, from 12 countries.
When was Take Me Now first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in UK, US, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Arista SPART 1175.
How do I tell if my copy of Take Me Now is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SPART 1175, AL 9563, L37633, 203 910) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Take Me Now on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
